Hotel Ole Liese  

In the centre of Panker, a short drive from the Baltic coast. The 4-star hotel sits near Oldenburger Wallmuseum, St. John’s Church and Oldenburg in Holstein Rathaus. About 10 minutes by car from sandy beaches — a pet-friendly base for exploring sea and forest.

Bright, individually furnished rooms with white Scandinavian-style floors. Suites offer wonderful views and rooms come with shower, TV, bathrobe and slippers. Scandi clean lines meet country charm. An elevator, chapel and English/German-speaking staff add easy convenience.

Sauna and a massage room for slow, easy unwinding. Free parking for guests who drive and bicycles for hire to hit the trails right outside. Pets are allowed. Hiking paths through meadows and forests start at the doorstep, and the Baltic coast is a quick drive away — wake up to sea-breeze mornings after a day at the shore.

Country-style à la carte breakfast is included. Two on-site spots serve the rest: Restaurant Ole Liese for traditional dishes and the gourmet 1797, a Michelin-star venue with refined French cuisine. There’s also the new Guts-Café im Nachtwächterhaus. Table reservations recommended.